Trump in Qatar: billion-dollar deals and end of the sanctions!

Trump in Qatar: billion-dollar deals and end of the sanctions!

Katar, Katar - President Donald Trump continues his journey through the golf region and has initiated large economic deals with Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On May 15, 2025, Trump visited an American military base in Qatar and met Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman during his stay in Saudi Arabia. At an investor conference in Riad, Trump emphasized that the United States would no longer give any lectures on lifestyles in the future, since these would have damaged more nations.

The announcement that Trump announced the end of the sanctions against Syria at a meeting with the Syrian temporary president Al-Sharaa. During his trip, Trump is accompanied by a business delegation that is responsible for a large order from Boeing.

large orders and investments

in Qatar, Trump signed a considerable large order for Boeing over 130 long -haul aircraft. Qatar Airways also ordered 30 Dreamliners (type 787) and secured options for another 50 aircraft, which raises the order value for Boeing to around $ 96 billion. Overall, the signed contracts with Qatar add up to an impressive $ 243 billion. Trump announced that investments between the USA and Qatar should be increased to $ 1.2 trillion, which significantly strengthens economic cooperation between the two countries.

In addition, Al Rabban Capital from Qatar is investing $ 1 billion in quantum technology and labor development in the United States. A defense agreement also provides for $ 1 billion for Raytheon RTX drone protection technology, as well as $ 2 billion for the purchase of unmanned General Atomics.

further agreements with Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, investments of $ 600 billion were approved, with some projects already being implemented. At a neighboring investor conference, 145 further agreements worth over $ 300 billion were signed. These include $ 142 billion for the purchase of military devices and services from US defense companies, as well as $ 20 billion from Datavolt for AI data centers and energy infrastructure in the USA.

In addition, $ 80 billion for technologies from leading companies such as Google, Datavolt, Oracle, Salesforce, AMD and Uber are intended. Over $ 2 billion is to flow into infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, including the King Salman International Airport and the entertainment project Qiddiya City. Elon Musk also announced that Saudi Arabia will use his Starlink Internet services for aviation and shipping.

Trump will take his visit to the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. Other billionaires also took part in the US Saudi Investment Forum, including Sam Altman from Openaai and Larry Fink from Blackrock. Interestingly, there was no mention of a report from Trump or Qatar about a 747 luxury plane that Qatar would like to give the Trump administration. The focus of Trump's visit is clearly on economic investments and not on geopolitical strategies.

The comprehensive agreements and the focus on economic cooperation indicate a strategic plan to strengthen the trade relationships between the USA and the countries of the Middle East. The measures should also play a crucial role in future diplomatic relationships.

Deutschlandfunk reports on the highlights of Trump's tour through the golf region, while on Forbes